Impact Gala 2026 – Volunteer Award Committee

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 14, 2026 | Gala | 0 Comments

Call Out and Description | Last updated: August 13, 2026 Background The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills For Life (SFL) are looking for passionate volunteers to join our 2026 Impact Gala Awards Review Committee. This volunteer committee will be...

$2000 in Monthly Cash Prizes : BEP Venture Launch Micro-Contribution Program

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 13, 2026 | Black Entrepreneurship Program | 0 Comments

Overview The BEP Venture Launch Micro-Contribution Program is designed to encourage continuous engagement in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) On-Demand learning platform while supporting entrepreneurs as they progress from business idea to venture launch....

Update: Federal Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion and the Push for Black Representation

by Kainoa Lloyd | July 12, 2026 | Employment Development | 0 Comments

The Federation of Black Canadians is dedicated to the rights and prosperity of our communities. We are sharing an important update regarding the new federal Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. As a member of the National Employment Equity Council...

July 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | July 7, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led/B3 nonprofits and charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, expanding your impact, or strengthening your organization’s capacity, here are the July 2026 grant opportunities currently accepting applications....

The State of Black Entrepreneurship in Canada: Where We Are in 2026

by Kainoa Lloyd | July 7, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Employment Development, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Black entrepreneurship in Canada is having a massive moment. Black Canadians have historically faced disproportionate barriers to entrepreneurship, but thanks to a shift in government support now is the best time in Canada to become a black entrepreneur. A staggering...

Common Grant Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before You Submit

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 30, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

You put in the work, drafted the proposal, pulled together your numbers, and then you heard nothing. Or worse, you got the rejection email. The hard truth is that in many scenarios, grant applications are not turned down because the proposal is weak. They are turned...

Impact Gala 2026 Awards Nominations Now Open!

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 29, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap, Gala | 0 Comments

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for our prestigious awards to be presented at the upcoming Impact Gala 2026. This event is a celebration of the remarkable achievements and contributions of the Black community in...

June 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 4, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led/ B3 Non profits and Charities. Whether you're launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here new and ongoing grants to help fund your Black non profit ...

The Best AI Tools for Black-Led and Black-Serving Nonprofits in 2026

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 3, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Businesses & Nonprofits, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

For many Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-centered nonprofits, the challenge isn't a lack of ideas—it's a lack of time and capacity. Small teams are often balancing fundraising, communications, program delivery, reporting, partnerships, and community engagement...

Shaping an Equitable Future: Join Our New Public Health Research Study

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 2, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap, Total Health | 0 Comments

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is running a vital new research collaboration with the Global Health and Innovation Lab at the University of Western Ontario. Together, we are conducting a study dedicated to evaluating COVID-19 policies in Ontario to ensure...

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Heritage Unveiled: Celebrating the past, present and the future

Oct 9, 2024

Join us this weekend for Heritage Unveiled, a virtual event celebrating the significant contributions of Black Canadians to our history, culture, and society. Heritage Unveiled promises an afternoon filled with education, thought-provoking discussions, and community...

The Green Family’s $10,000 Donation Strengthens the Federation of Black Canadians’ Mission

Oct 9, 2024

The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust has made a generous $10,000 donation to the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and the Skills for Life (SFL) initiative. This contribution marks a significant boost for key programs, such as the Black...

Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) in Partnership with FBC @ Elevate Conference 2024

Oct 8, 2024

The Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) packed the house again with hundreds of Black entrepreneurs present, this time at Elevate Festival 2024. As one of the founding partners, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) with our other founding partners Nobellum, Black Founders...

AGM 2024 for the Federation of Black Canadians!

Oct 5, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce our Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for October 24th at 8 PM EST via Zoom. This meeting serves as a vital opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on our achievements over the past...

La FCN lance le Programme d’entrepreneuriat noir à Montréal

Sep 9, 2024

La Fédération des Canadiens Noirs (FCN) a franchi une étape importante en lançant la cohorte francophone de son Programme d'entrepreneuriat noir dans la vibrante ville de Montréal. Accueilli au célèbre Afromusée, l'événement a réuni des leaders communautaires, des...

Black Builders Network Virtual Event Recap

Aug 28, 2024

The Black Builders Network Virtual Event, hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), brought together a dynamic group of Black-owned businesses and community leaders and non-profits for an enriching session of updates, presentations, and networking...

Nominations Open for 2024 Impact Student and Teacher Awards at the Gala

Jul 12, 2024

Nominations are now open for our Impact Student and Impact Teacher awards for the 2024 Gala. We will honouring 1 outstanding student who is making a positive impact on the community as well as 1 Phenomenal teacher that is having impact on these students' lives. Both...

Spotlight on our Five Trailblazing Startups that were at Collision!

Jul 1, 2024

At Collision this year, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) proudly collaborated with our fellow Black-led and Black-serving organizations to bring “The Black Innovation Zone” to the conference for the first time. Our participation highlighted the incredible...

Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024: A Recap

Jun 27, 2024

The Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024 was an amazing opportunity to bring together Black entrepreneurs and professionals. We are grateful to have been a part of the #BlackInnovationZone and to have helped provide free tickets, thanks to our Black Builders...

Panel Discussion at the Black Innovation Zone Collision!

Jun 19, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is thrilled to invite you to a dynamic panel discussion at as part of the Black Innovation Zone(BIZ) at Collision featuring past participants of our Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This event will take place on Thursday,...